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Yindjibarndi Energy Corp., a partnership between the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corp. and Philippine-listed renewable energy firm ACEN Corp., will begin construction of the Jinbi Solar Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region after reaching Financial Close and securing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto.

Foreign direct investments (FDIs) flowing into the Philippines reached a net inflow of US$590 million in February 2026, bringing the total for the first two months of the year to US$1 billion, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. sustained its double-digit growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong commercial fuel demand and rapid retail expansion across the Visayas.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified efforts to prepare local farmers and consumers for a potentially strong El Niño event, which could shrink harvests and disrupt the food supply.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported strong growth in its green auto loan portfolio in 2025 as more Filipinos shifted to hybrid and electric vehicles amid rising fuel prices and growing environmental awareness.